Game story
In Week 5 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-10, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 34–31 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 39 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +25.73 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +25.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: O.Mare kicks 64 yards from MIA 30 to IND 6. K.Elias to IND 23 for 17 yards (S.Wooden).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 34 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Marino · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +25.73 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.31 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3 O. Gadsden · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +13.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
- 4 T. Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.69 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5 M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 6 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7 T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 8 O. McDuffie · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Marino — MIA · Passing
D. Marino posted the highest total EPA (+25.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.39 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (9:40) E.James up the middle to MIA 2 for -1 yards (Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-D.Gardener at MIA 2. D.Gardener to MIA 35 for 33 yards (P.Manning).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q1 46:56) — (1:56) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q2 43:31) — (13:31) O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 33 (Q2 35:25) — (5:25) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 34:39) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q2 30:27) — (:27) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q3 28:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 23:34) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 25–14. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q4 13:08) — O.Mare kicks 67 yards from MIA 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:52) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) C.Collins right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 9:45) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 32 (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:14) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 88 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) P.Manning up the middle tackled in End Zone for -12 yards, SAFETY (S.Madison). Penalty on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, declined.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:27) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 60:00) — O.Mare kicks 64 yards from MIA 30 to IND 6. K.Elias to IND 23 for 17 yards (S.Wooden).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to IND 2 for 48 yards (T.Blevins).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) E.James up the middle to MIA 2 for -1 yards (Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-D.Gardener at MIA 2. D.Gardener to MIA 35 for 33 yards (P.Manning).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) P.Manning up the middle tackled in End Zone for -12 yards, SAFETY (S.Madison). Penalty on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) E.James up the middle to MIA 2 for -1 yards (Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-D.Gardener at MIA 2. D.Gardener to MIA 35 for 33 yards (P.Manning).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 23:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to IND 4 for 62 yards (T.Poole, M.Muhammad).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:08) — O.Mare kicks 67 yards from MIA 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to IND 2 for 48 yards (T.Blevins).
Quarterback report card
D.Marino led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Marino (Miami Dolphins) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.64 EPA/play · +25.73 total EPA
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.60 EPA/play · +16.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.184 | +0.141 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.643 | +0.604 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.508 | -0.380 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.184 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 51.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.18, Indianapolis Colts +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +10.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +16.76 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 60:00 · MIA 24 · Score 0-3
(15:00) M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 46:56 · IND 19 · Score 3-3
(1:56) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 43:31 · IND 9 · Score 6-3
(13:31) O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 35:25 · MIA 33 · Score 6-9
(5:25) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 34:39 · MIA 2 · Score 6-10
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:27 · IND 3 · Score 9-10
(:27) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 28:24 · MIA 9 · Score 9-16
(13:24) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 23:34 · MIA 2 · Score 9-17
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:52 · IND 28 · Score 15-17
(14:52) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:08 · MIA 30 · Score 15-23
O.Mare kicks 67 yards from MIA 30 to IND 3. T.Wilkins for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:52 · MIA 2 · Score 15-24
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 12:52 · IND 25 · Score 21-24
(12:52) C.Collins right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:45 · IND 2 · Score 22-24
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:45 · MIA 32 · Score 22-30
(9:45) P.Manning pass to M.Pollard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:14 · MIA 2 · Score 22-31
M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-S.Walsh. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:14 · IND 25 · Score 25-31
(8:14) O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 2:00 · MIA 88 · Score 27-31
(2:00) P.Manning up the middle tackled in End Zone for -12 yards, SAFETY (S.Madison). Penalty on IND-T.Glenn, Offensive Holding, declined. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · IND 2 · Score 33-31
(:31) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · IND 2 · Score 34-31
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-31 in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 34, Indianapolis Colts 31 (MIA 34-31 IND) in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 25, Indianapolis Colts 14; Final: Miami Dolphins 34, Indianapolis Colts 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 35:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 28:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:45) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:31) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q1 60:00, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 46:56, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 43:31, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:27, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins), 62.5% completion, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +25.73 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 63.0% completion, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +16.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +25.73 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.39 EPA): (9:40) E.James up the middle to MIA 2 for -1 yards (Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-D.Gardener at MIA 2. D.Gardener to MIA 35 for 33 yards (P.Manning).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.7%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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